Victor Sendin defeated Ivan Rodrigo 6-2 7-6 in the Spain 6 Masters 4 qualifying round on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ivan Rodrigo came in leading the head-to-head 1–0, but Victor Sendin had been the form player, winning 4 of their last 7 on clay. Victor Sendin claimed a first win over Ivan Rodrigo in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-10-17 | Spain 9 Masters 3 | R16 | clay | Ivan Rodrigo | 6-4 6-4 |